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Jun 25, 2013 | 03:39 PM

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__Ap2__s2k

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Originally Posted by civdaddy

almost all s2000 owners will agree that literally dumping the clutch at 6,000 rpms is the best way to keep the diff from breaking when launching. Not launching is an even better way to keep the diff from breaking, but launching like that gets the tires to spin, which takes some stress off the diff.

I was just using that rpm as an analogy but yes, that makes sense, my point was just to stay away from hard launches. It's not a drag car lol

Jun 25, 2013 | 05:47 PM

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xoz

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Originally Posted by Chris1991

Firstly, I would like to know which model most enthusiast go for. The AP1 or AP2? And why? Can the AP2 engine limiter be extended to 9k with out doing damage? And is the 6 speed in AP1 stronger than the 5 speed in AP2? In most cars the 5 is always better. I appreciate any help with this

If your in Australia as in your signature, AP1 with the 9k rev is in all year models AP2 included and as stated 6 speed manual is as well. Some fuss over 06-09 having DBW but from experience this invalid. In short here in Australia we have the best of both worlds AP1 to AP2 refinements (some would argue) basically here all the AP2 05-09 changes are cosmetic. Price entry is vastly different to other countries the USA in particular, also limited numbers of good low Km''s clean examples.